Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - North Olmsted
North Olmsted, Ohio
Dec 13, 1934 – Jul 26, 2024
HARRY W. BARKLEY, JR., age 89, beloved husband of Juliet (nee Phillips), loving father of Anne Fitzgerald (Tim), Bill (Sharon), Mary Basch (Jeff), Laura Warrington (Marc), and Michael (Amy); proud grandfather of Patrick, Maggie, Gennie, Gabe, Aaron, Amber, Samantha, Katie, Abigail, Charlie, Sarah, Kevin, Caroline, and Emily; great-grandfather of Colette, Liam, Leo, Nora, Ella, and Avery; brother of the late Jerri Borza and Peggy Burkhart; uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many. Passed away July 26, 2024. Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 30, St. Christopher Church (20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River) at 11 A.M. where friends may call in the Gathering Space 10 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF MASS. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery.
Harry had 3 important things in his life… family, friends and faith. He made lifelong friends at St. Angela’s Elementary School, St. Ignatius High School, Notre Dame University and St. Christopher’s Parish. He met his beautiful bride, Julie, when she was attending Rosary College. They were married after college and started their family of 5 children. Their family grew as they were married and grandchildren and great grandchildren were born. Harry volunteered with St. Vincent De Paul Society, Malachi House and Meals on Wheels. He loved playing tennis, being with his old friends while making new ones, and traveling the country to spend time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Under his senior picture in the St. Ignatius yearbook, it said, “We were just wild about Harry!.” Truer words were never spoken.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the ‘24 - ‘25 Saint Ignatius High School Annual Fund at: annual-fund
Read MoreIf this is the Mr. Barkley who was the physical-education teacher at Rocky River’s Kensington Elementary School in the 1960’s, he was the BEST! He really cared about the students and our physical fitness. He encouraged us to always try hard and do our best. He was someone we all adored and looked up to. A great person who gave us self-esteem. I will never forget him.
Dawn Fleming
March 22, 2025 | Lansing, MI | Student
Dear Barkley Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Harry was kind, gentle, and loving
To all that he met.
He is in Heaven and with God, and all the other angels and saints, as they make a welcoming place for a treasure of a Father, Husband, Friend, Grandfather and man.
May God keep you all in his arms and comfort you during this
Time of sorrow.
Robert , Misty, Sloane & Vaughn Warrington
July 30, 2024 | Melissa, TX | Family
Accept our heartfelt condolences and May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen!
Chidubem Onuorah
July 29, 2024 | Other
Harry always made me smile!! He had a great sense of humor. May his memory be a blessing. Rest in Peace!
Karen Basch
July 28, 2024 | Other
Dear Julie, WAs sorry to hear about Harry´s passing. My condolences to you and your family. Maureen Stanton
Maureen Stanton
July 28, 2024 | Friend
Thoughts and prayers to the Barkley's from the Cachat's.
Patrick Cachat
July 28, 2024 | Rocky River, OH | Friend
May Harry´s memory be a blessing. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Sending you prayers and strength.
Yvonne & Glenn Lustgarten
July 27, 2024 | Family
I will miss you, dear friend! RIP.
Mary Bowman
July 27, 2024 | 2186-5, OH | Friend
So very sorry for your loss, condolences and prayers for the family for strength. Love Jim and Jane Mullen
James and Jane Mullen
July 26, 2024 | Olmsted Falls, OH | Family
